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Introduction -- Learn about lead poisoning -- Protect your child from lead -- Get support -- Key words -- Lead poisoning: words to know from A to Z.

Lead Poisoning: Words to Know from A to Z is a dictionary that gives the meaning of words you often hear or read about lead. Some of the words in A to Z have everyday meanings you might already know. In this dictionary, we give the meaning of the word as it relates to lead poisoning. Many of the words in this dictionary are used by doctors, nurses, and lead inspectors when they talk about lead poisoning. In the Key Words section, you will find words that are often used together. For example, you will see medical words about lead poisoning that you might hear at a health center. The words with their meanings are listed from A to Z. We show you how to say each word and use it in a sentence.

National Center for Environmental Health (U.S.). Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.

Published:

8/1/05

Description:

Lead is a highly toxic substance, and exposure to lead can cause a range of adverse health effects. Children as well as adults can be sick from the effects of lead poisoning, but lead poisoning is much more frequent in children than in adults. For ma...

Written by Joyce K. Witt, MPH, RN, illustrated by Robert Hobbs. : Coloring book explaining how a lead poisoning prevention team removes sources of lead contamination from homes. : Includes "Tips to Prevent Exposure to Lead and Its Harmful Effect...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.), Office for the Associate Director of Communication., Electronic Media Branch., Division of News and Electronic Media.

Published:

April 2012

Description:

"CDC's Guide to Writing for Social Media was developed by the Electronic Media Branch, Division of News and Electronic Media, Office of the Associate Director of Communication at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It was designed t...